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J10 HES

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,721 mi
Last recorded142,721 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 HES
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 142,721 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 142,721 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 133,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Unable to fully inspect welding repair due to painted

both anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers split

both front brake hoses very slightly perished

both rear brake pipes between hoses corroded

front inner wheel arches showing signs that tyres have been fouling at some stage - not when tested but close

n/s/r seatbelt not fully inspected - childseat fitted

n/s/r tyre perished and starting to crack open

o/s/f brake pipe heavily greased - unable to inspect

o/s/r inner position lamp not working

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Fail 15 Jul 2011 133,590 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers split

both front brake hoses very slightly perished

both rear brake pipes between hoses corroded

front inner wheel arches showing signs that tyres have been fouling at some stage - not when tested but close

n/s/r seatbelt not fully inspected - childseat fitted

n/s/r tyre perished and starting to crack open

o/s/f brake pipe heavily greased - unable to inspect

o/s/r inner position lamp not working

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Pass 30 Jul 2010 118,823 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 118,823 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 117,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 117,647 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 115,791 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 115,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 114,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 114,342 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 111,129 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 111,129 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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J10 HES is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J10 HES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J10 HES is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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